It’s the last dance as we record live from the World Rugby Awards in Paris after the World Cup final. Were joined on the podcast by Springbok and All Blacks legends, and what would have been an incredible centre partnership, in Conrad Smith and Jean de Villiers. In the company of host Gethin Jones and Ugo Monye, the guys reflect on the elation and heartbreak from the Springbok and All-Black camps, and where the game was won and lost. The guys are also joined by Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea to get their immediate thoughts post the final and where to next for both teams, including a potential future presidential role for Siya! We also pick our players of the tournament, coach of the tournament, and moment of the tournament, and pick a final few additions for the Kanpai XV.

Enjoy the final Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #Podcast #RWCFinal

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We're joined on the podcast today by three World Cup winners in; two-time World Champion Dan Carter, Ex-Springbok captain John Smit and an England legend from 2003 in Ben Kay to talk through all the semi-final action and preview the big clash this weekend.

The lads dissect South Africa's incredible comeback against England and New Zealand's thrashing of Argentina and analyse where both teams stand in the build-up to Saturday night's show piece final.

They also reveal; what it takes to win a World Cup, why the rivalry between NZ & SA is so fierce, why Will Jordan has become so revered, why the tunnel is so awkward pre-match, why the NZ public was too quick to judge Ian Foster, how a captain gets the best out of his team, what drives South Africa to get out of impossible positions and discuss how both teams will look to exploit each others weaknesses.

Plus we're treated to some hilarious stories about; Jonah Lomu, George Gregan, Victor Matfield, Rassie Erasmus and more! This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected

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After we were treated to arguably the greatest weekend in the history of the sport, we’re delighted to be joined on the podcast today by Ex All Blacks Captain Tana Umaga, a current World Champion in Ex Springbok Francois Louw & Ex Welsh International Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss everything from the; All Blacks epic victory against the Irish to how the Springboks managed to shock the home nation in their capital, and arguably most surprisingly how the Puma’s managed to fight back to knock out the Welsh. Tana opens up about why he feels embarrassed by the way people have treated Ian Foster, how he helped forge Bundee Aki’s career, why he decided to change the All Blacks Haka in 2005 and what his relationship with Brian O’Driscoll is like after that famous incident in that Lions series. Francois takes us behind the scenes to reveal; how Rassie meticulously plans for scenarios and outcomes better than anyone in world rugby, the secrets a team needs to know to win a World Cup and how the Springboks managed to put a game plan together against the French which saw them come out on top. Plus Philippa reveals to us why everything seemingly went wrong for the Welsh on the weekend, why she felt that the Irish’s luck was running out and how England could still have a great chance at going onto win the World Cup. This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected,

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